Stow's Children Dismissed From Civil Suit Against Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Attorneys for the Dodgers were in civil court Friday, defending the franchise against claims of negligence in the Bryan Stow beating.

The judge said Stow's case could move forward, but also granted a motion by defense attorney Jerry Jackson dismissing his two children, Tyler and Tabitha, from the suit. The lawsuit was filed by the Stow and his children on May 24.

"It's a major victory for the defense. The case does not get any better or less tragic by injecting innocent children into the case," Jackson told KNX 1070's Brian Ping.

Among the claims are assault, battery, negligence, premises liability, negligent hiring, assault and both intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Jackson says the Dodgers didn't beat Stow in the Dodger Stadium parking lot on opening day, and adds the team has the best security in the league.

Stow's attorneys disagree, saying the lavish lifestyle of owner Frank McCourt forced the team to skimp on safety. They want the Dodgers on the hook for Stow's medical costs, which they estimate at $50 million.

Bryan Stow was allegedly attacked by Louie Sanchez, 29, and Marvin Norwood, 30 because he was a Giants fan. A cross-complaint in the Stow suit is expected to be filed by the Dodgers against the two suspects.

The next civil proceeding is set for January 13.